Sure hope that Grant doesn't turn out to be a thorn is the Saints side.

!!GEAUX SAINTS

Saints defensive end Charles Grant reportedly is facing a $5 million civil
lawsuit in addition to legal charges stemming from his alleged involvement
in a fight that led to the shooting death of a pregnant woman outside of a
nightclub in Blakely, Ga., in February.

According to WGNO-TV, Grant's attorney, Edward Tolley, confirmed that the
aunt of victim Korynda Reed filed the lawsuit. Tolley could not be reached
for comment Wednesday, and details of the suit could not be confirmed.

Grant was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in May by a grand jury in
Early County, Ga. He was one of seven men indicted on the manslaughter
charge, stemming from their involvement in a fight that spilled outside the
club. Grant's longtime friend, Laquient Macklin, is charged with felony
murder and feticide for allegedly firing the bullet that hit Reed, a
bystander.

Grant and Tolley have maintained Grant's innocence, insisting he was not a
willing participant or an instigator in the melee.

Grant pleaded innocent and posted a $10,000 bond after turning himself in
May 22. No further trial dates have been set.

Even if Grant is found innocent of the manslaughter charge, he could be
deemed liable in the civil case, where the burden of proof is significantly
lower.

It is not known if Reed's family filed civil lawsuits against any of the
other defendants in the case.

Grant signed a seven-year contract extension with the Saints last year that
included $20 million in guaranteed money and could be worth as much as $63
million with incentives.

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